After Divorce, I Can Hear the Future

"According to the information we have so far, this incident truly appears to be an accident."

Lu Liang closed the notebook and handed it to Xu Jiawei in the passenger seat: "But we can't rule out that it might be a deliberate accident."

"If it was deliberate, what would be the motive?"

Ota Ling's face showed even more confusion.

Lu Liang sighed, still not understanding, and opened the car window to let the strong wind in: "I'm not sure, let's wait."

He was waiting for a call back from Flannery and also for the reaction from those Wall Street conglomerates.

Half an hour later, they arrived at the Tokyo Securities Center.

"Mr. Ota, I need to handle some business first. Can we discuss the Alipay matter tonight?"

Lu Liang informed Ota Ling that his purpose of this business trip to Tokyo was to take over Alipay's operations.

If Mitsui Sumitomo was his sole decision, he wouldn't even hesitate to strongly promote the comprehensive integration of Tianxing online and offline.

But he was just a senior employee; Alipay's payment operations in Neon involved the core strategy of financial groups.

Even if he was the president, he couldn't act arbitrarily.

"I have never doubted our friendship."

Lu Liang smiled, spread his arms, and gave Ota Ling a tight hug.

What Ota Ling said was to be taken with a grain of salt, even if he was sincere, because he was merely the group's manager, which is why he spoke this way.

If he were the owner of the group, his thoughts might be different; it's a matter of perspective determining mindset.

After bidding farewell to Ota Ling,

Lu Liang took the elevator to the company's seventh floor.

Compared to last time, there were fewer staff in the company and many new faces.

Wen Chao not only took assets and funds to Xiangjiang but also many employees he personally recruited and trained.

As soon as Lu Liang entered the company, he was stopped by a receptionist who asked, "Sir, may I help you?"

Lu Liang chuckled, "Are you new here?"

The receptionist was taken aback, showing a nervous expression and admitted she had just joined last month, then asked, "Sir, who are you looking for?"

"Is Ishikawa here?" Lu Liang asked; before Wen Chao went to Xiangjiang, he had handed him a personnel transfer report.

Ishikawa Mayu, the former senior vice president of Xingheng Investment, had become the acting president, responsible for the company's day-to-day operations.

"President Ishikawa has gone to Fuji TV to sign an acquisition contract. May I know who you are?" The receptionist's attitude became more respectful.

Standing upright, with hands tightly pressed to the sides of her legs, her posture was more standard than a military position.

Lu Liang couldn't help but laugh, smiling as he teased, "You don't know who I am yet revealed such important information, aren't you worried I'm from a rival company gathering intel?"

The receptionist was stunned, speaking hesitantly, "This...this isn't really important information, is it?"

Just then, a crisp female voice called out, "Yu-chan, where did you put my package...?"

Lu Liang smiled at the sound, looking in its direction, a smile appearing on his face, "Hello, long time no see."

Sakurada Miyuki was momentarily startled, then suddenly realized, and her smile blossomed like flowers.

A hundred-meter sprint followed by small quick steps, she happily ran to Lu Liang but then abruptly halted.

Because she remembered they were still at the office,

Their relationship was not public.

Miyuki suppressed her joy and respectfully asked, "Sir, when did you get here?"

"Just arrived."

Lu Liang greeted the receptionist and proceeded into the company: "I'll be waiting for you in the office."

"Okay, I'll be right there."

Miyuki sweetly smiled, responding obediently.

Seeing her about to follow Lu Liang, the receptionist hurriedly stopped her and curiously asked, "Miyuki-chan, who's he?"

Miyuki tilted her head, showing confusion, then pointed to the top line of the bulletin board on the wall: "The Chairman."

"The Chairman?" The girl was stunned, instinctively following her gaze to see Lu Liang's portrait and title prominently placed at the top of the bulletin board.

Sakurada Miyuki gave a playful smile: "Yu-chan, you didn't recognize our Chairman?"

"I'm doomed!" The girl lamented.

The company is so big, with so many employees, how could she remember the elusive Chairman?

Even though there was specific training during induction, she had long forgotten everything.

"Don't worry, since you're new, the Chairman won't make things difficult for you."

Miyuki comforted her,

And then playfully skipped to Lu Liang's office.

As they met, Miyuki suddenly jumped, wrapping herself around Lu Liang like a sloth.

Her arms encircled Lu Liang's neck, completely ignoring the fact she was wearing an office long skirt, and clamped her legs around his waist.

"Sir, Miyuki missed you so much~~" she pouted, hugging Lu Liang tightly, as if trying to merge with him.

Chirping like a magpie, she recounted her life and work moments since Lu Liang had last left.

Lu Liang listened with a smile, placing her on the desk while sitting beside her quietly.

Until Miyuki asked, "Sir, why do you keep looking at me, do I look uglier from staying up late recently?"

"Not uglier, it's just I suddenly feel you've become more beautiful and charming." Lu Liang complimented.

Two years ago, she was just an innocent young girl, attracting his attention only because she resembled Nakamori Akina.

But times have changed, looking like Nakamori Akina is not Miyuki's sole asset anymore; she has shed the naivety of a university student, becoming an eloquent, graceful, poised professional woman.

While she still retains a bit of childlike innocence, it only shows in front of him, perhaps that's the joy of nurturing.

"Sir, if you flatter me like this, I'll get conceited."

Sakurada Miyuki beamed with joy, raising her chin arrogantly, trying to act like someone relishing a small victory.

"It's okay, I like your confidence." Lu Liang chuckled, kissing Miyuki's cheeks and earlobes.

Miyuki's body shivered, her cheeks reddening more, eyes narrowing in pleasure.

Just then,

A knock interrupted their sweet moment.

Miyuki appeared flustered, hurriedly jumping off the desk, covering her cheeks with her hands, trying to cool them down.

"There's a restroom, you can wash your face first." Lu Liang smiled, pointing to a small door behind him.

Sakurada Miyuki nodded, darted into the office's resting room, while Lu Liang cleared his throat and said, "Come in."

A middle-aged man in his forties knocked and entered.

A height of around 1.6 meters, gray suit, an ordinary face, like a passerby on the street.

He bowed respectfully, "Chairman, it's our first time meeting, hello, I'm Ishikawa Mayu."

He was a professional manager headhunted by Wen Chao to manage the company's daily affairs.

He had never met Lu Liang before.

So upon hearing that Lu Liang parachuted in, he quickly finished his work and drove at 120 km/h straight to the company.

"Wen Chao mentioned your name, saying you're very capable." Lu Liang gestured for him to sit down for a chat.

Ishikawa Mayu quickly said, "Chairman, please speak, I can stand."

Lu Liang laughed, "Chinese companies aren't so formal; as long as you're capable, you deserve respect."

The workplace hierarchy in Neon is particularly strict, like when subordinates talk to superiors, they can't sit, must stand with heads lowered the entire time, and can't move even if hit.

Lu Liang didn't like these rules; as long as there's genuine talent, he didn't mind even if they sat with legs crossed.

"Thank you, Chairman, for allowing me to sit."

Ishikawa Mayu cautiously sat across from Lu Liang, only daring to sit on the edge of the chair.

Lu Liang found it amusing but didn't elaborate, turning instead to inquire about the Fuji TV acquisition progress.

Ishikawa Mayu respectfully said, "Chairman, the Fuji TV acquisition project was completed at the launch, with a total investment of 748 million US Dollars, holding 34% equity in Fuji TV."

Although Fuji TV was heavily in debt and on the verge of bankruptcy, it was one of Neon's six major TV stations, accompanying multiple generations' growth, with a total asset value of approximately 2.2 billion US Dollars.

For such an old-established company, there's no need for 67% full control or 51% absolute control; 34% relative control is sufficient.

Even before they acquired it, Iwata Ichiro, who held 14.26% of the shares, was Fuji TV's largest shareholder.

Lu Liang questioned, "I remember the last assessment valued Fuji TV's assets at 2.8 billion US Dollars; how did it drop to 2.2 billion?"

"There was a small incident; Fuji TV worried we'd abandon the acquisition and voluntarily reduced the purchase price."

Ishikawa was about to explain further when Lu Liang suddenly remembered and laughed, saying, "Sato Yuuya's bribery case?"

"Yes." Ishikawa nodded, telling how the court's verdict was already out, resulting in a three-year and seven-month sentence.

Although it was a minor scandal, it effectively sped up the acquisition process.